Calico Libraries
@calicolibraries.com
The new name for V22 Libraries.
Calico offers library services and community facilities to the people of South East London.
We run Forest Hill, Manor House, Sydenham and Crofton Park libraries.
Calico offers library services and community facilities to the people of South East London.
We run Forest Hill, Manor House, Sydenham and Crofton Park libraries.
Join us on the first Tuesday of every month for Sydenham Library’s Board Game Night!
Come along and pick a game from our collection!
calicolibraries.com/events/board...
Come along and pick a game from our collection!
calicolibraries.com/events/board...
February 2, 2026 at 9:35 AM
Join us on the first Tuesday of every month for Sydenham Library’s Board Game Night!
Come along and pick a game from our collection!
calicolibraries.com/events/board...
Come along and pick a game from our collection!
calicolibraries.com/events/board...
✨ Rhyme Time ✨
Join us on Tuesdays at 10 AM for a fun-filled rhyme time—a delightful singing session perfect for little ones under 2! 🎶📖
We can’t wait to see you and your little ones there! 💕
calicolibraries.com/events/rhyme...
Join us on Tuesdays at 10 AM for a fun-filled rhyme time—a delightful singing session perfect for little ones under 2! 🎶📖
We can’t wait to see you and your little ones there! 💕
calicolibraries.com/events/rhyme...
February 1, 2026 at 3:50 PM
✨ Rhyme Time ✨
Join us on Tuesdays at 10 AM for a fun-filled rhyme time—a delightful singing session perfect for little ones under 2! 🎶📖
We can’t wait to see you and your little ones there! 💕
calicolibraries.com/events/rhyme...
Join us on Tuesdays at 10 AM for a fun-filled rhyme time—a delightful singing session perfect for little ones under 2! 🎶📖
We can’t wait to see you and your little ones there! 💕
calicolibraries.com/events/rhyme...
Story Time in the Children’s Library
Join us for Story Time in the Children’s Library, a fun, engaging hour filled with wonderful stories and imagination!
When: Every Thursday, 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Join us for Story Time in the Children’s Library, a fun, engaging hour filled with wonderful stories and imagination!
When: Every Thursday, 3:30pm – 4:30pm
February 1, 2026 at 9:35 AM
Story Time in the Children’s Library
Join us for Story Time in the Children’s Library, a fun, engaging hour filled with wonderful stories and imagination!
When: Every Thursday, 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Join us for Story Time in the Children’s Library, a fun, engaging hour filled with wonderful stories and imagination!
When: Every Thursday, 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Calling all GCSE and A Level art students!
Sydenham Library is delighted to offer a programme of free classes with our artist in residence, Anna Arianova.
calicolibraries.com/events/art-c...
Sydenham Library is delighted to offer a programme of free classes with our artist in residence, Anna Arianova.
calicolibraries.com/events/art-c...
January 31, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Calling all GCSE and A Level art students!
Sydenham Library is delighted to offer a programme of free classes with our artist in residence, Anna Arianova.
calicolibraries.com/events/art-c...
Sydenham Library is delighted to offer a programme of free classes with our artist in residence, Anna Arianova.
calicolibraries.com/events/art-c...
In collaboration with Ignition Brewery, Sydenham Library is proud to bring you a new frontier in shared reading: Tales On Tap.
calicolibraries.com/events/tales...
calicolibraries.com/events/tales...
January 31, 2026 at 9:35 AM
In collaboration with Ignition Brewery, Sydenham Library is proud to bring you a new frontier in shared reading: Tales On Tap.
calicolibraries.com/events/tales...
calicolibraries.com/events/tales...
Are you a writer, or would you like to be one? Join us at Forest Hill Library from 5-7pm on the second Friday of each month for a free creative writing workshop for ages 14-18.
calicolibraries.com/events/teens...
calicolibraries.com/events/teens...
January 30, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Are you a writer, or would you like to be one? Join us at Forest Hill Library from 5-7pm on the second Friday of each month for a free creative writing workshop for ages 14-18.
calicolibraries.com/events/teens...
calicolibraries.com/events/teens...
Join Us for Our Monthly Adult Reading Night!
Love books? Enjoy great conversations? Then don’t miss our Adult Reading Night at Forest Hill Library.
calicolibraries.com/events/readi...
Love books? Enjoy great conversations? Then don’t miss our Adult Reading Night at Forest Hill Library.
calicolibraries.com/events/readi...
January 30, 2026 at 9:35 AM
Join Us for Our Monthly Adult Reading Night!
Love books? Enjoy great conversations? Then don’t miss our Adult Reading Night at Forest Hill Library.
calicolibraries.com/events/readi...
Love books? Enjoy great conversations? Then don’t miss our Adult Reading Night at Forest Hill Library.
calicolibraries.com/events/readi...
Step Into the Story of Crofton Park!
✨ Uncover the past, connect with the present! ✨
Join us on the first Saturday of the month, for Crofton Park History
calicolibraries.com/events/croft...
✨ Uncover the past, connect with the present! ✨
Join us on the first Saturday of the month, for Crofton Park History
calicolibraries.com/events/croft...
January 29, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Step Into the Story of Crofton Park!
✨ Uncover the past, connect with the present! ✨
Join us on the first Saturday of the month, for Crofton Park History
calicolibraries.com/events/croft...
✨ Uncover the past, connect with the present! ✨
Join us on the first Saturday of the month, for Crofton Park History
calicolibraries.com/events/croft...
All at sea in the digital world? Tangled up in the world wide web? Broken down on the hard shoulder of the information superhighway?
Catbytes Digital Community are here to help!
calicolibraries.com/events/digit...
Catbytes Digital Community are here to help!
calicolibraries.com/events/digit...
January 29, 2026 at 9:35 AM
All at sea in the digital world? Tangled up in the world wide web? Broken down on the hard shoulder of the information superhighway?
Catbytes Digital Community are here to help!
calicolibraries.com/events/digit...
Catbytes Digital Community are here to help!
calicolibraries.com/events/digit...
Join Art Voyage from 12-1pm in the Baring Room at Manor House Library to celebrate the unveiling of Alice Burnhope’s textile sculpture ‘Crafting Connections.’ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/opening-re...
January 28, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Join Art Voyage from 12-1pm in the Baring Room at Manor House Library to celebrate the unveiling of Alice Burnhope’s textile sculpture ‘Crafting Connections.’ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/opening-re...
Discover the secrets to crafting powerful short fiction with award-winning author Ola Awonubi in a free workshop perfect for new writers and anyone ready to see their stories in print.
calicolibraries.com/events/writi...
calicolibraries.com/events/writi...
January 28, 2026 at 9:35 AM
Discover the secrets to crafting powerful short fiction with award-winning author Ola Awonubi in a free workshop perfect for new writers and anyone ready to see their stories in print.
calicolibraries.com/events/writi...
calicolibraries.com/events/writi...
Have you heard about the Adult Reading Challenge? Weekly prompts to inspire you next book choice. Here are just a few of them on display at Crofton Park library. Pick up a pack today.
libraries.lewisham.gov.uk/digital-cont...
libraries.lewisham.gov.uk/digital-cont...
January 27, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Have you heard about the Adult Reading Challenge? Weekly prompts to inspire you next book choice. Here are just a few of them on display at Crofton Park library. Pick up a pack today.
libraries.lewisham.gov.uk/digital-cont...
libraries.lewisham.gov.uk/digital-cont...
Do you have questions or need advice about slings, baby carriers, or other baby gear? Drop in to Crofton Park Library for free advice from qualified babywearing consultant and mum three.
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January 27, 2026 at 9:35 AM
Do you have questions or need advice about slings, baby carriers, or other baby gear? Drop in to Crofton Park Library for free advice from qualified babywearing consultant and mum three.
calicolibraries.com/events/free-...
calicolibraries.com/events/free-...
Have a Question for Your Local Councillor? Let’s Talk!
Your voice matters! Whether you have concerns, ideas, or just want to stay informed, your local Councillor is here to listen and help.
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Your voice matters! Whether you have concerns, ideas, or just want to stay informed, your local Councillor is here to listen and help.
calicolibraries.com/events/local...
January 26, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Have a Question for Your Local Councillor? Let’s Talk!
Your voice matters! Whether you have concerns, ideas, or just want to stay informed, your local Councillor is here to listen and help.
calicolibraries.com/events/local...
Your voice matters! Whether you have concerns, ideas, or just want to stay informed, your local Councillor is here to listen and help.
calicolibraries.com/events/local...
Are you a book lover looking for a friendly group to discuss literature? Join us at the Saturday Book Group at Manor House Library, where we explore a wide variety of genres and authors.
calicolibraries.com/events/satur...
calicolibraries.com/events/satur...
January 26, 2026 at 9:35 AM
Are you a book lover looking for a friendly group to discuss literature? Join us at the Saturday Book Group at Manor House Library, where we explore a wide variety of genres and authors.
calicolibraries.com/events/satur...
calicolibraries.com/events/satur...
New stock alert!✨📖 Be the first to get your hands on our selection of new teens and young adult titles at Forest Hill Library!
January 25, 2026 at 3:50 PM
New stock alert!✨📖 Be the first to get your hands on our selection of new teens and young adult titles at Forest Hill Library!
Are you a book lover looking for a friendly group to discuss literature? Join us at the Blackheath Reading Group at Manor House Library, where we explore a wide variety of genres and authors
calicolibraries.com/events/black...
calicolibraries.com/events/black...
January 25, 2026 at 9:35 AM
Are you a book lover looking for a friendly group to discuss literature? Join us at the Blackheath Reading Group at Manor House Library, where we explore a wide variety of genres and authors
calicolibraries.com/events/black...
calicolibraries.com/events/black...
📚 Calling all young adventurers, dreamers, and bookworms!
📚 🌈 Explore new genres and discover hidden treasures in the pages of our carefully selected books.
calicolibraries.com/events/junio...
📚 🌈 Explore new genres and discover hidden treasures in the pages of our carefully selected books.
calicolibraries.com/events/junio...
January 24, 2026 at 3:50 PM
📚 Calling all young adventurers, dreamers, and bookworms!
📚 🌈 Explore new genres and discover hidden treasures in the pages of our carefully selected books.
calicolibraries.com/events/junio...
📚 🌈 Explore new genres and discover hidden treasures in the pages of our carefully selected books.
calicolibraries.com/events/junio...
Join Aiesha from @tishreadslit at 11am on the first Saturday of the month at Sydenham Library for Reading in Colour!
Reading in Colour is a free family story time which celebrates children’s books
calicolibraries.com/events/readi...
Reading in Colour is a free family story time which celebrates children’s books
calicolibraries.com/events/readi...
January 24, 2026 at 9:35 AM
Join Aiesha from @tishreadslit at 11am on the first Saturday of the month at Sydenham Library for Reading in Colour!
Reading in Colour is a free family story time which celebrates children’s books
calicolibraries.com/events/readi...
Reading in Colour is a free family story time which celebrates children’s books
calicolibraries.com/events/readi...
Join us on Wednesday’s at 11am for Rhyme Time, a led singing session. Suitable for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers.
calicolibraries.com/events/rhyme...
calicolibraries.com/events/rhyme...
January 23, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Join us on Wednesday’s at 11am for Rhyme Time, a led singing session. Suitable for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers.
calicolibraries.com/events/rhyme...
calicolibraries.com/events/rhyme...
You can find dual lanuage books for kids at your local library - both ones to borrow and ones to take home for free, provided by www.booktrust.org.uk
If you can't find a book in your own language ask for help from a member of staff.
If you can't find a book in your own language ask for help from a member of staff.
January 20, 2026 at 3:50 PM
You can find dual lanuage books for kids at your local library - both ones to borrow and ones to take home for free, provided by www.booktrust.org.uk
If you can't find a book in your own language ask for help from a member of staff.
If you can't find a book in your own language ask for help from a member of staff.
Hello all. Unfortunately we've had to cancel tonight's Tales on Tap session at Ignition Brewery. Sydenham's premier books+beer event will return on February 10 - hope to see you there!
January 16, 2026 at 9:35 AM
Hello all. Unfortunately we've had to cancel tonight's Tales on Tap session at Ignition Brewery. Sydenham's premier books+beer event will return on February 10 - hope to see you there!
Join us for Simply Listening, a free community listening service designed to offer a compassionate and non-judgmental space for sharing and connecting.
calicolibraries.com/events/simpl...
calicolibraries.com/events/simpl...
January 15, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Join us for Simply Listening, a free community listening service designed to offer a compassionate and non-judgmental space for sharing and connecting.
calicolibraries.com/events/simpl...
calicolibraries.com/events/simpl...
Might you be interested in reading and chatting about a couple of poems in a friendly group?
If so, then do come along to the Library every other Friday from 4pm
The session will be very informal
calicolibraries.com/events/1541
If so, then do come along to the Library every other Friday from 4pm
The session will be very informal
calicolibraries.com/events/1541
January 15, 2026 at 9:35 AM
Might you be interested in reading and chatting about a couple of poems in a friendly group?
If so, then do come along to the Library every other Friday from 4pm
The session will be very informal
calicolibraries.com/events/1541
If so, then do come along to the Library every other Friday from 4pm
The session will be very informal
calicolibraries.com/events/1541
Join Us for Our Monthly Adult Reading Night!
Love books? Enjoy great conversations? Then don’t miss our Adult Reading Night at Forest Hill Library! We meet on the last Wednesday of every month at 6pm
calicolibraries.com/events/readi...
Love books? Enjoy great conversations? Then don’t miss our Adult Reading Night at Forest Hill Library! We meet on the last Wednesday of every month at 6pm
calicolibraries.com/events/readi...
January 14, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Join Us for Our Monthly Adult Reading Night!
Love books? Enjoy great conversations? Then don’t miss our Adult Reading Night at Forest Hill Library! We meet on the last Wednesday of every month at 6pm
calicolibraries.com/events/readi...
Love books? Enjoy great conversations? Then don’t miss our Adult Reading Night at Forest Hill Library! We meet on the last Wednesday of every month at 6pm
calicolibraries.com/events/readi...